Army Pvt. Richard Buck, a 2013 graduate of CW Baker High School in Baldwinsville, graduated from basic training on November 26, 2014 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.During the ten week training, Buck studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, advanced obstacle courses, instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, basic and advanced rifle marksmanship, nuclear biological chemical warfare, drill and ceremony, marching, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, foot marches including 4K, 8K, 12K, 16K and field training exercises.He will move on to AIT, advanced training as an intelligence analyst at Fort Huachuca, AZ.Richard is the son of Crystal and William Laffin of Baldwinsville and Richard and Ronda Buck of North Syracuse.

Happy Birthday "Grandma Cookie" Mary Miller December 3, 2014 Mary will celebrate her 101st Birthday surrounded by her Brother Tony, 5 generations of family members including her daughter, grandchildren, great-grand- children, and great great grand children and some wonderful friends! She is an avid SU Basketball Fan and still enjoys reading, knitting and Jig Saw puzzles! You Go Girl!!

Rev Harry Dean turned 80 years old on October 30th. He celebrated at The Locker Room with all his family and many loved ones. Harry also celebrated his 56th wedding anniversary this year, and was blessed with 2 new great grandchildren as well. His first great grandchild was born in 2013. Happy Birthday and many more! We love you!Love Your Wife, Janice and Family.

Doreen M. Chemotti Doreen M. Chemotti, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Aldo J. Chemotti and a graduate of West Genesee High School was promoted to Lt. Colonel in the New York Air National Guard (152nd Air Operations Group) on October 13, 2014. Husband Kenn Knarr is a retired Major of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mary Elizabeth Orzesek Turns 100 Mary Elizabeth was born on July 19, 1914 to Thomas and Elizabeth Aherin of Camillus; there she was raised with her siblings Margaret and Thomas. Mary Elizabeth married Otto Orzesek at St. Francis Xavier Church in Marcellus on June 14, 1947 and were blissfully married for 50 years. She spent more than 40 years working as a secretary in the billing department of St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. She has also dedicated her time to knitting, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, being involved with the Marcellus Historical Society, and faithfully attending church at Holy Family in Fairmount. She has received numerous awards for knitting hats, scarves, and mittens to benefit local individuals in need as well as merchant marines; she has also knitted afghans for physically-disabled individuals. Mary Elizabeth continues to enjoy luncheons with her friends. Her family attributes her longevity to a healthy lifestyle consisting of exercise, honesty, generosity, travel, and a positive outlook on life. A surprise party was held recently in her honor at Van Duyn, where she resides, given by her loving nephew, Tom Aherin and other family members.